Novato bank robbed inside Safeway store

Novato police are investigating a robbery Tuesday at a bank in the Hamilton neighborhood.

The robbery occurred at about 1 p.m. at the US Bank inside the Safeway on Nave Drive, said Novato police Sgt. Jay Demski. The robber, a man in a hooded black sweatshirt and blue jeans, gave the teller a demand note and fled with cash.

The robber eluded a search of the neighborhood. Police were unable to provide a detailed description and the amount of the loss was not disclosed.

Anyone with information about the suspect can call the Novato Police Department at 897-4361.